WPS Create Local Shortcut on Windows FAQ

When using Create Local Shortcut, the most common questions are about file relationships, shortcut validity, and management. This FAQ includes 3 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

Does adding a shortcut copy the original document?

1. No. Creating a local shortcut only generates a local entry point to the original document.
2. The original document stays in its original location and is not moved when the shortcut is created.
3. The shortcut does not replace the original document and does not create a full duplicate file.

Does deleting the shortcut affect the original document?

1. Deleting the shortcut only removes the local entry point.
2. The original collaborative document remains in its original location and can still be accessed through WPS or other existing entry points.
3. If you need the shortcut again, generate it again with the same workflow.

Why can’t the shortcut open the original document?

1. First, check whether the original document still exists and whether you still have permission to access it.
2. Then confirm that the current device has a working network connection, because collaborative document access usually requires it.
3. If the original document has been deleted, moved, or had its permissions changed, the shortcut may no longer open the target document.

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